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Singer, Dorothy G.; Singer, Jerome L. – 1990
Combining a scientific and a humanistic approach in a series of essays that draw on both clinical and literary data, this book examines how imaginative play begins and how it develops. From the infant's first smiles and peekaboo games to the toddler's exploration of objects and participation in symbolic and social pretend play, the book traces the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Biographies, Childhood Attitudes
Jones, Elizabeth; Reynolds, Gretchen – 1992
The traditional role for teachers in children's play was to structure it, setting rules and interrupting if things got "out of hand." However, for children ages 3 to 5, sociodramatic play is a way to invent and make familiar the rhythms and actions of everyday life. This book describes why play is a fundamentally important part of…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Conflict Resolution, Creative Development, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
